Monthly Archives: August 2020
Choosing a Color Palette for Your Home
Now more than ever, you want the color palette in your home to inspire tranquility and a sense of welcome—and perhaps a bit of the mischief, cheerfulness or downright humor that speaks to your own personality. Designers and decorators suggest these tips for picking a perfect color palette: Start from a focal point. Whether it’s a... Read More
How to Make Your Closet Feel Like a Luxury Boutique
The walk-in closet has come a long way. For many luxury homeowners, it’s much more than a place to simply store your clothes. These days, master suites often include full-sized dressing rooms that rival a luxury boutique and offer an experience each time you step into your closet. If you want to get this look... Read More
4 Tips for Designing a Kitchen With Timeless Appeal
Keeping up with the latest trends can be tiresome. Furthermore, you never know if something that’s in style now will look dated in just a few short years. For this reason, you can’t go wrong with a kitchen that feels timeless, especially when selling your home. Here are a few tips for creating a cooking... Read More
How to Design a Modern Home Office
How to Design a Modern Home Office The home office has changed considerably in recent years. While it’s quite common to see a traditional study designed with rich millwork and dark furnishings, those who work from home day-in and day-out might find themselves looking for a more up-to-date look. If this sounds like you, here... Read More
Bring in the Natural Light With These Home Features
There’s no substitute for natural light. It makes your home feel more uplifting and energized, which is why it’s usually atop the list of requirements for luxury homebuyers. While tall ceilings and oversized windows are sure to let the sunlight pour in, here are a few features that ensure you’ll have an abundance of natural... Read More
How to Host a Safe and Small Socially Distant Gathering
Nowadays, it can be hard to decide what to do to protect yourself and your acquaintances when gathering together, while still maintaining important social connections. As long as you are properly following social distance guidelines, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable small gathering. Limit the Guest List The key to a safe gathering while... Read More
The Best Colors to Add New Life to Your Front Porch
The Best Colors to Add New Life to Your Front Porch Your front porch is your home’s calling card, setting the stage for presenting the rest of your house in its best light, and creating a memorable welcome for visitors. That’s why choosing the right decor and, more importantly, the right paint color is a... Read More
How to De-Stress in Stressful Times
A certain amount of stress from time to time is to be expected given the demands of work and family. However, the type of stress that is triggered by outside events beyond our control can be much more difficult to manage compared to everyday stressors. Here are a few strategies for staying calm when the... Read More
5 Great Vacation Traditions
Even if your vacation this year only takes you as far as the backyard, you can make it a memorable one by creating simple yet meaningful traditions. Consider these ideas from the vacation-planning experts at VRBO: 1. Hang a sheet and host a backyard movie night. You can spread out a big blanket for everyone to... Read More